Pair charged with killing Downey man after confrontation

Two men were charged Tuesday in connection with the murder of a Downey man on Jan. 7, police said.

Steven Zamora, 18, of South Gate and Steven Gil, 26, of Compton were arrested and booked on suspicion of homicide for the shooting death of Gerardo Fernandez, 20, killed in the 12500 block of Old River School Road.

Fernandez was taken to a local hospital, where he died the following day, police said.

During the investigation, detectives learned Fernandez had been confronted by two individuals in the parking lot of Albert's restaurant just before the shooting. Although the motive is unknown, police said the incident was likely gang-related.

The suspects were arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department and were later taken to the Downey Police Department for questioning.

Both suspects are in custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and were charged with murder in Downey Superior Court. Bail was set at $1 million.